MEDA: Breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in entrepreneurs
MEDA, an international economic development organization, has worked to rectify inequitable systems, cater to the needs of the local stakeholders, and deliver effective programs.
Reina: Breaking the Concrete Ceiling in Housing Development
By bringing diversity and inclusion into every step of the decision-making process, the Reina condo project has reinvented how real estate projects are designed, creating a unique living experience for its customers.
Knix Period Underwear: Navigating Growth in a Market Neglected by Venture Capital
This case study examines how Knix has been able to redefine the menstrual products industry and establish leadership in leakproof period and incontinence wear. Knix’s success urges us to examine how the shift towards a more inclusive, adaptive business model resonates with the customer base can build new market opportunities.
Equilo: Unleashing the Power of Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Analysis
There is an increasing awareness of the importance of gender equality and social inclusion analysis among policy makers, investors, and business leaders. Equilo is a startup working to develop accessible, user-friendly tools to address and overcome these challenges.
SheEO: A Transformative Paradigm for Entrepreneurial Funding
This case study details how SheEO has created a new and innovative model of venture capital funding that focuses on women and non-binary entrepreneurs.
SheNative: Fostering community and supporting Indigenous women
This case study details how SheNative achieves its mission of empowering Indigenous women, such as through a community-based design process and by considering people and the planet in all of its decision making.
Cheekbone Beauty: A social enterprise making a difference for Indigenous youth
Cheekbone Beauty is a purpose-driven business model that supports Indigenous youth while also challenging the consumer-focused narrative in cosmetics by embracing and championing the circular economy.
The GIST challenges gender inequality in sports media
This case study examines how The GIST created a sports media source for the largely untapped market of women and casual sports fans who have felt excluded from this industry for too long.
“The Best a Man Can Be”: Gillette and toxic masculinity
This case study looks at what led Gillette, the king of masculine brands, to create their "The Best a Man Can Be" campaign about toxic masculinity and sexual harassment - and whether it was a success or not.
AccessNow: The app creating a more accessible world
This case study shows how AccessNow used human-centred design to provide a tool for people with disabilities and generate awareness and a cultural shift around accessibility.